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Victorian business commends use of desalination plant to strengthen state’s water security
THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry today supports the Victorian Government’s announcement that the desalination plant will be used to boost Victoria’s water resources.
“The Government’s decision to switch on the desalination plant will strengthen Victoria’s water security and provide all Victorians with greater confidence in the supply of this valuable resource,” said Victorian Chamber Chief Executive Mark Stone.
“Victoria is dependent on secure, high quality water supplies for a prosperous economy, highly livable metropolitan and regional communities and healthy environment.”
Water is a vital input to many Victorian industries including agribusiness, electricity generation, manufacturing, chemicals and mining.
“Our state has invested significantly to develop a world class asset with a production capacity of 150 billion litres of water a year. With below average rainfall, falling dam storage levels and a growing population, the decision to use the desalination plant to augment Victoria’s water supply is timely,” said Mr Stone.
“Despite the desalination plant increasing Victoria's water supply, water remains an essential and scarce resource which is why water restrictions and water awareness must form part of Victoria's ongoing water management strategy.”
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, established in 1851, is the most influential business organisation in Victoria, informing and servicing more than 15,000 members, customers and clients around the state.
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